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… For now, my work is to train for the Youth Olympics," said Aregae, a Grade 10 student at Tendwa Girls in Uasin Gishu County. …
Kenyan athletes set down early marker at Anoca Youth GamesThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeMaize farmer Seth Kipsum inspects his failed crop in Kimoning, Uasin Gishu County. …
State cuts fertiliser and maize seed after dry spell causes massive lossesCitizen Digital
… mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The court heard that the accused allegedly committed the offences on diverse dates in June 2026 at Kapsit Village, Kesses Sub-County, Uasin Gishu County …
Ex-Pastor on trial for alleged defilement of his three childrenCitizen Digital
… 2026 03:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto presides over the passing-out parade of the first recruits cohort of 2025 at the KDF Recruits Training School in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County …
Maize seed price to reduce by 50% next month - RutoThe Standard
… But just as their stellar KCSE results promised to usher them into a brighter future, tragedy struck.Their benefactor, Christina Cherono, popularly known as Kogo Christina, of Kapchan Village in Kuinet, Uasin Gishu County, died on December 6, 2025, aged 79, just before the trio c …
Three Turkana students dream of joining university in limbo after benefactor's deathThe Standard
… Addressing residents in Eldoret and Uasin Gishu County, Ruto alleged that his predecessor, Uhuru, finances the opposition to undermine his administration.He claimed that the former president is actively mobilising and funding opposition leaders to sabotage his government’s develo …
Ruto to critics: Show us what you have done for KenyansCitizen Digital
… Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has stirred a heated debate across Kenya’s political and public spheres following his brazen assertion that the nation is not grappling with a "goons crisis." Speaking in Naiberi, Uasin Gishu County …
'Which Kenya are you living in?' CS Murkomen under intense fire for brushing off nationwide goon waveThe Standard
From a distance, the Kenyan flag fluttering relentlessly atop a huge rock deep inside a forest in Siriat village, Chepkemel, Uasin Gishu County, is hard to miss. …
Man spends days atop rock to raise awareness of rare diseaseCitizen Digital
… Speaking in Naiberi, Uasin Gishu County, Murkomen dismissed claims that the presence of goons constituted a national crisis, accusing politicians of exaggerating the issue. …
'Kenya does not have a goons crisis,' Murkomen says as police deny links to criminal gangsThe Standard
Human rights defenders in Uasin Gishu County have called for an independent investigation into the professional conduct of senior police officers in the North Rift. …
Eldoret human rights defenders raise concerns over police misconductKenyan athletes Wilson Chepkwech, Bramwel Chasala, and Purity Munyalo won gold medals in their respective disciplines—1500m, 200m, and girls' long jump—as athletics began at the Anoca Zone V Youth Games at Kenyatta University on Wednesday.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan athletes Wilson Chepkwech, Bramwel Chasala, and Purity Munyalo won gold medals in their respective disciplines—1500m, 200m, and girls' long jump—as athletics began at the Anoca Zone V Youth Games at Kenyatta University on Wednesday.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Government has reduced the price of a 50-kilogramme bag of subsidised fertiliser to Sh2,000 and halved the cost of certified maize seed to help farmers in the country's breadbasket recover from crop losses caused by a three-month dry spell across North Rift counties. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the intervention aims to help farmers return to production ahead of El Niño rains expected from October.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
An Eldoret court heard testimony from three siblings, aged 7, 9 and 11, against their father Daniel Odunga, a former KAG Church pastor, who faces three counts of defilement and indecent act with a child for alleged offences in June 2026. The accused denied the charges and is being held at Eldoret GK Remand Prison.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto announced that maize seed prices will fall from Ksh.300 to Ksh.150 per bag starting September 2026, and that fertiliser will be subsidised by Ksh.500 per bag to help farmers recover from last season's crop failure.
23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three vulnerable boys from Turkana County secured places at top secondary schools and obtained impressive KCSE results with support from an elderly woman benefactor, Christina Cherono, who died in December 2025. Now stranded without her support, the trio—Humphrey Loreh, Fred Amurio, and Brian Kimutai—cannot proceed to university education.
23 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto challenged his critics to demonstrate what they have done for Kenyans and to present their own plans and projects instead of engaging in political rhetoric. Ruto accused the opposition of being financed and arranged to oppose his government, and of fighting development initiatives like the Social Health Authority and housing programme without offering alternatives.
23 August 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen rejected concerns about a nationwide goon crisis, arguing instead that the real problem is intellectual deficiency among political leaders and that some politicians deliberately engineer local violence to claim a national emergency.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A man in Siriat village, Chepkemel, Uasin Gishu County has spent days atop a large rock deep inside a forest to raise awareness of a rare disease.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen stated that Kenya does not have a goons crisis, and the National Police Service denied involvement in disruptions at opposition meetings or protecting criminal gangs, despite months of opposition accusations that police have facilitated such gangs.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Human rights defenders in Uasin Gishu County have called for an independent investigation into the professional conduct of senior police officers in the North Rift.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's athletic talent is plentiful, but the country lacks the scientific infrastructure—physiologists, nutritionists, data analysis—that rival nations use to develop and sustain medal-winning careers. Without proper screening and laboratory support, Kenya loses athletes to preventable injuries and doping, while foreign competitors exploit Kenyan altitude and trails to gain advantage.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
An Eldoret court heard testimony from a 16-year-old girl alleging she was defiled by her biological father following their mother's death. The father, Alex Wafula, faces incest charges under the Sexual Offences Act; he was arrested after the girl confided in a teacher about the abuse.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A biological father in Eldoret is facing an incest charge after allegedly defiling his 16-year-old daughter on several occasions following his wife's death. The girl testified in court that her father made inappropriate advances and conditioned school supplies on sexual acts; she reported the abuse to a teacher after his threats.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
A police officer in Turbo, Uasin Gishu County, was rescued from an angry mob and arrested after allegedly luring a 14-year-old girl into a house where she was reportedly locked inside. The girl was rescued by members of the public, and both she and the officer were taken to hospital; police said investigations were continuing.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto dismissed ethnic-based political groupings and told Kenyans voters are interested in leaders' development records, not tribal affiliations. He called on the country to reject tribal politics and embrace national unity, saying Kenya's progress depends on leaders and citizens prioritizing national interest above ethnic and political considerations.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of financing the Opposition to undermine his administration, claiming Uhuru failed to address issues like affordable housing and universal health coverage during his presidency and is now supporting efforts to remove him from office. Ruto said his government should be judged by its record rather than opposition slogans.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has praised the Kenya Defence Forces for supporting national development projects across the country beyond Vision 2030, saying the military's technical expertise and organisational capacity enable it to participate in infrastructure development and other national priorities alongside traditional security responsibilities.
13 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto said the government is investing heavily in the education sector to secure a better future for young people, citing human capital as the nation's most critical asset. He noted the country is hiring more teachers, expanding learning spaces, and developing a new university education model.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto attended the 46th Kenya Defence Forces recruits pass-out parade at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School in Eldoret, marking the completion of basic military training for a new cohort and their transition into service as trained KDF members.
13 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto accused his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta of sponsoring opposition politicians and questioned his record on affordable housing, universal health coverage, and education. Ruto told residents in Uasin Gishu County that the 2027 election should focus on what leaders have delivered rather than calls for his removal.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua is asserting that leaks within state security and State House give him unprecedented insight into President Ruto's government, repeatedly anticipating executive moves and releasing sensitive operational details at rallies and press conferences.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Eldoret court has allowed police to detain five suspects, including a couple, for 14 days in connection with the murder of a hotel manager. The victim's body was found near Kipkorgot Centre on August 6, 2026.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Retired Kenyan marathoner Mike Kipkorir Kipyego has been remanded in custody after a court cancelled his Ksh.1 million bond. He is accused of defrauding Nandi County Mosop parliamentary aspirant Mary Lucy Kurgat by falsely claiming he could sell her prime property in Elgon View Estate near Eldoret.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi has officially submitted a government-backed bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, competing against London, Rome and Munich. If successful, Nairobi would become the first African city to host the premier World Athletics Championships.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Athletics Kenya has submitted Nairobi's formal bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, placing Kenya in contention with London, Rome and Munich. If successful, Nairobi would become the first African city to host the premier World Athletics Championships, with Kenya hoping to bring the event to the continent for the first time.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kapsuswa Affordable Housing Project in Soy Constituency, Uasin Gishu County, nearing 98.8 per cent completion, is delivering 220 affordable housing units while creating employment for TVET graduates like electrical engineering diploma holder Florence Auma Odhiambo, supporting the Government's Affordable Housing Programme goals of job creation and economic growth.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Eldoret court released five suspects unconditionally in connection with the seizure of 4,000 bags of suspected counterfeit fertilizer valued at over Ksh. 24 million. The magistrate ordered samples to be sent to a government chemistry laboratory to confirm whether the fertilizer is fake and directed police to release a motor vehicle seized from the first suspect.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Uasin Gishu County are searching for a cleaner at a private hospital in Eldoret who allegedly defiled a minor in a hospital washroom on July 21, 2026. The suspect, who has worked at the facility for a decade, is believed to have fled; his last mobile phone signal was traced to Kitale Town.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Uasin Gishu County are searching for Kelvin Pyego, a cleaner at Living Room International Hospital, accused of defiling a minor patient on July 21. According to authorities, the suspect has fled and is believed to be hiding in Kitale town.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto announced that the Government will reduce the cost of fertiliser and seeds to help farmers plant during expected September and October rains, following below-average rainfall that has affected crop production. As a long-term measure, the Government plans to construct 50 mega dams, 200 medium and 1,000 micro dams to expand irrigation farming in arid and semi-arid areas.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →